Best Al Clayton Podcasts (2024)

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Clayton Swope discusses weaponization of space 48:24

21d ago48:24

48:24

In this episode I’m delving into the weaponization of space. The space race was originally a military flexing competition between the US and the Soviet Union. Since that time space has been consistently used for surveillance, similar to early airborne operations, but weaponization of space has been off limits through treaties. Now the space race se…

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The stats behind SuperCoach with Champion Data's Fantasy Freako | SuperCoach AFL 1:03:23

5h ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Champion Data's Fantasy Freako joins the show to chat about the stats behind SuperCoach, the most underrated/overrated stats, and why every game has to be looked at in isolation. Learn more about how the SuperCoach scoring system works and why certain players are better scorers than others! A must-listen for those new to SuperCoach and an eye-opene…

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Gawn, Rankine, Heeney: Lair Speedrun! | The Phantom's Lair 29:18

2d ago29:18

29:18

The 'People's Coriander' (Hipster) returns to The Lair to discuss all the round 18 carnage ahead of an all-important trading (or non-trading) week! The Phantom, coming off a monster score last week, remains as humble as always, ensuring the best advice is provided despite daring to dream of a top 100 finish. Dossy bounces back thanks to his three f…

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A round of carnage, Max Gawn OUT, and SuperCoach with DR! | SuperCoach AFL 54:11

5d ago54:11

54:11

A tumultuous start to the SuperCoach week has several stars in doubt for round 18 as the race to the finish line looks set to be a war of attrition. Al Paton and Jaymz Clements are joined by a very special guest to talk about the round that was and look at how best to navigate the SuperCoach carnage! Known for his YouTube series SuperCoach with DR …

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Divisive politics and Project 2025 34:25

7d ago34:25

34:25

Today I’m taking a step back from science and addressing politics. I know certain of my listeners do not like to hear my opinions on this topic and I respect that, so if you need to stay in a silo to protect your political narratives please stop listening. This is your trigger warning. It was recently announced that the Supreme Court has ruled that…

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🔫PEW PEW PODs, Bear's ninth trade, and TDK | The Phantom's Lair 55:18

11d ago55:18

55:18

It was a nightmare week for many SuperCoaches and The Lair did not escape without casualties. Dossy, the artist formerly known as Phantom Junior (and briefly self-proclaimed Senior), leads off the show with a tale of SuperCoach sorrow as he endures yet another week at the bottom of the pod. Meanwhile, the rest of The Lair is in high spirits. The Ph…

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Wisdom from the No.1 SuperCoach, cheap premo cover, and trading Rowell and Steele | SuperCoach AFL 1:04:32

12d ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Nat, coach of Chev's Titans - the number ONE SuperCoach on planet earth ahead of round 17 - joins the show to talk about his season so far, the run home, SuperCoach strategies, and his love for the game. Al Paton, Jaymz Clements, and Patch pick Nat's brain about all things SuperCoach with an eye toward the final eight rounds of the AFL season! PLUS…

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Dr. Bonnie Steinbock on the ethics of abortion 42:50

14d ago42:50

42:50

In this episode I will be discussing the topic of abortion with a philosopher who has studied the moral arguments on both sides of the issue. I am interested in rational bases of moral decision making. I’d like to be able to work out moral rules from a set of socially acceptable first principles, but often I find that my moral intuition conflicts w…

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The final trade, PODs, and a 23rd premium? | The Phantom's Lair 39:08

20d ago39:08

39:08

The byes are in the rearview. Our SuperCoach teams are just about complete. What now? Do we use our final trades on bench cover or put the coin on-field to bolster our fake premiums? The Phantom is joined by Lord Simeon Kingsley Thomas-Wilson (Five Names) and Dos (Phantom J̶u̶n̶i̶o̶r̶ Senior) to dissect all the hottest SuperCoach topics ahead of ro…

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The byes are over! SuperCoach End Game strategies, final upgrades, and upcoming DPPs! | SuperCoach AFL 54:13

20d ago54:13

54:13

The byes are finally over!!! We are on the final stretch of the SuperCoach season... but there are still NINE rounds remaining! With many of us down to our last handful of trades, Al Paton, Jaymz Clements, and Patch discuss how we should be attacking the SuperCoach End Game, what to do with your final trades, and whether we should be looking at a 2…

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Taggers everywhere, fake premiums, and trades are getting thin! | The Phantom's Lair 51:25

25d ago51:25

51:25

Taggers are everywhere and ruining our SuperCoach teams. But are they back? Or have they always been there, lurking outside the direct media spotlight? Matt Turner (AKA The HIpster) makes his triumphant return to The Phantom's Lair at the top of the pod, challenging the latest tag rhetoric sweeping the SuperCoach landscape and affecting our trade p…

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Interview with The SCodfather, completing your team, and players to avoid! | SuperCoach AFL 1:02:46

28d ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Just calm a down! The SCodfather - 4th overall in 2022 and the master of picking spuds - takes on a unique approach to SuperCoach, living by his top 10 or bust mentality. The beloved member of the SuperCoach community joins Al Paton, Jaymz Clements, and Patch to discuss his season to date (currently ranked 102nd overall!) and his master plan for th…

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Al and Kevin address manifestation LIVE 46:40

29d ago46:40

46:40

This episode is a recording of a live social media broadcast on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Riverside.fm where the Scott brothers revisit their previous disagreements over manifestation and magical thinking. Will they come to an agreement or will it come to fisticuffs? Manifestation is the idea that by aligning our thoughts and expectations wit…

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Trade or hold Clayton Oliver, when to jump off mid-pricers, and top premium targets! | The Phantom's Lair 38:34

1M ago38:34

38:34

We are deep in the bye rounds and upgrade season is well upon us! But is it time to offload underperforming premiums and mid-pricers regardless of the upcoming chaos? The Phantom is joined by AFL reporter and The Lair's breakout performer of the year - Simeon Thomas-Wilson - to discuss all the SuperCoach storylines ahead of round 14 alongside notor…

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Bye round agony: How to survive the worst fortnight in SuperCoach | SuperCoach AFL 48:10

1M ago48:10

48:10

The second week of the bye rounds ended with the most popular captain option of the round - Nick Daicos - subbed off injured in the last quarter after copping a tight tag from Alex Neal-Bullen to that point. Love that for us! While Daicos hopefully suits up in round 14, there is still plenty more to discuss! Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz Clements cove…

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Jordan Dawson will play, Zac Fisher is the real deal, and BILLY DOWLING to debut! | The Phantom's Lair 49:51

1M ago49:51

49:51

Billy Dowling! The Phantom's favourite will finally take centre stage on Adelaide Oval this Thursday night as the Crows confirm a long-awaited debut! This comes following the news that Matt Crouch will miss the remainder of the season... so who else stands to benefit? The Phantom is joined by AFL reporter Simeon Thomas-Wilson to discuss all things …

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Harley Reid, Matt Crouch OUT, best bubble boys, and ranking round 13 trade targets! | SuperCoach AFL 48:04

1M ago48:04

48:04

The second week of the bye rounds is off to a flying start! Popular rookie gun Harley Reid has been handed a two-week suspension and Matt Crouch is out for the season - and it's only Monday! To help you navigate the treacherous waters of the bye rounds, Patch, Dan Batten, and Jaymz Clements cover all the SuperCoach news and hot topics for the week,…

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Taking a rational view on the ethics of abortion 35:33

1M ago35:33

35:33

In this episode I’ve decided to wade into another highly polarized topic, the morality of abortion. This has become a hot political topic with the Republicans stacking the supreme court to overturn Roe v Wade. In many people’s opinion this is a large step on the way to Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale where women’s rights to self determination are…

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SuperCoach Best 22 targets, bye round trading, and one very juicy POD | The Phantom’s Lair 47:11

2M ago47:11

47:11

Rookies are sparse, injuries are plenty, and what do you know - It’s time for the byes! The Phantom is joined by Simeon Thomas-Wilson, Dos, and Bear to discuss how best to attack the bye rounds and come out the other end unscathed. The crew enter the Lair to discuss overall bye round trading strategies, including jumping whether to trade this week …

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THE BYES ARE HERE! Best bye buys, new DPPs, and the rookie crisis | SuperCoach AFL 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

Alas, it's true... the byes are upon us! Thankfully, Patch, Dan Batten, and Jaymz Clements cover all the SuperCoach news and hot topics to get your team through them! We have EIGHT new DPP additions - are any worth a look in SuperCoach Classic? Then, the crew talk through bye round strategy ahead of round 12, including the best bye buys, trade out …

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Mike Conley says Earth is a Nuclear Planet 37:45

2M ago37:45

37:45

In this episode I will be talking to an author and screenwriter who has taken up the potentially poisoned chalice of popularizing nuclear energy for the world. Let’s see what he is planning to share with the world. The son of a career naval officer, Mike Conley has lived in Japan, Hawaii, and all over the US and has backpacked through Thailand and …

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Is Dayne Zorko a must-have? Bye round thoughts, Fisher v Sexton, and "Upgrade Cadence"! | The Phantom's Lair 41:23

2M ago41:23

41:23

The Phantom is reunited with (almost) the entire OG Lair crew, with Antimo Iannella (Mr. SuperCoach), The Eradicator, and T̶h̶e̶ ̶H̶i̶p̶s̶t̶e̶r̶ Dos (Phantom Jnr) to talk all things SuperCoach ahead of round 11 — the last round before the byes! Dayne Zorko is proving that his body is holding up (so far), and after two 160s in three weeks, is he fas…

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Bringing Sexton back, Harley Reid heroics, and Zac Fisher top 6 FWD? | SuperCoach AFL 55:17

2M ago55:17

55:17

The byes are fast-approaching as Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz Clements hit the studio ahead of round 11 with plenty of hot topics to discuss! The young GOATed one, Harley Reid, dished up a ridiculous performance right as many SuperCoaches traded him out... but can we bring him back in? Meanwhile, Alex Sexton and Zac Fisher are showing why they were s…

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Mr. Anderson shares secrets on how to effectively debate Creationists 48:55

2M ago48:55

48:55

In this episode I will be talking more about how to debate Creationists. I have taken this topic on in the past, in my original episode on how to debate Creationists, and I have also interviewed well known evolutionary scientist Dr. Niles Eldredge who was one of the founders of the Punctuated Equilibrium theory of evolution alongside Stephen J. Gou…

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Trusting Dayne Zorko, Izak Rankine's rise, and Colby McKercher OUT | The Phantom's Lair 40:04

2M ago40:04

40:04

The Phantom is joined by Antimo Iannella (Mr. SuperCoach), Dos (Phantom Jnr), and Lair debutant - Bear, to chat about the hottest SuperCoach topics ahead of round 10! Dayne Zorko's hot form keeps on keeping on... but can we trust his body will hold up? What about Harley Reid? Is it time to cash in on the number one pick? These are the types of hard…

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Interview with Moreira's Magic, trading Harley Reid, and top 6 forward dilemmas! | SuperCoach AFL 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

All-time fantasy footy GOAT Moreira's Magic (AKA Selby Lee-Steere) joins the Official SuperCoach Podcast for a chat about all things SuperCoach! Selby is an avid SuperCoacher - finishing top 10 in 2022, with his strategies, insights, and Moreira's Magic website guiding both beginner and seasoned SuperCoaches to raise their game. On this show, Al Pa…

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Dr. David Green says we don't need UBI for a more just society 57:17

2M ago57:17

57:17

In this episode I’m continuing my investigation into Universal Basic Income as the natural solution to the AI and robotics revolution. One day we should be able to work because we want to improve the world and our situations, and not do it because we are under risk of death. The problem is that the intermediate period between having all of our need…

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Jordon Sweet in doubt, bye round trade plans, and what to do with Elliot Yeo! | The Phantom's Lair 44:14

2M ago44:14

44:14

The Phantom, Simeon Thomas-Wilson, and Dos (Phantom Jr) enter the Lair to discuss all the hottest SuperCoach topics ahead of round 9! Simeon (AKA "Five Names") drops a Lair bomb, revealing that Jordon Sweet is in doubt for Friday's match against Geelong! The Phantom and co. discuss the ramifications this could cause for SuperCoaches and what to do …

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Is Clayton Oliver back? Operation GET Luke Ryan, and Colby McKercher’s juicy role | SuperCoach AFL 47:58

2M ago47:58

47:58

A round of SuperCoach carnage hit us hard this week as we saw a plethora of big name players get injured, subbed out, or even subbed in! On this show, Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz Clements cover all the carnage, including Tom Green, Connor Rozee, Zac Williams, and Elliot Yeo (to name a few), as well as looking on the brighter side of the weekend. MAS…

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The science of learning with Scott H. Young 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

In this episode I’m going to be exploring the science behind learning with an author who has been exploring this topic for almost 20 years. How do we learn, and reason, how can we be more rational, and what can we do to make learning easier? Scott H. Young is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning, a podcast host, computer prog…

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The Jack Steele dilemma, Bailey Dale's breakeven, and Jordon Sweet at R3? | The Phantom's Lair 41:03

3M ago41:03

41:03

The Phantom, Hipster, Mr SuperCoach and Dos (Phantom Jr) enter the Lair to discuss all the hottest SuperCoach topics ahead of round 8! Jack Steele's knee strapping is cause for concern following two subpar performances, but do we hold ahead of two easy matchups? If you're happy with your ruck setup, is putting Jordon Sweet on the bench a viable opt…

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Finding the SWEET spot, bargain hunting for premiums, and upgrade season strategies! | SuperCoach AFL 48:38

3M ago48:38

48:38

The return to best 22 scoring hit some harder than others, with three coaches registering scores over 2,600 for the first time in 2024, and other SuperCoaches in struggletown! Thankfully, we have perhaps the best cash cow in weeks emerging at a Sweet time for us to jump on! On this show, Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz Clements cover all the hottest top…

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Dr. Ben Heard on environmental advocacy in a polarized world 56:59

3M ago56:59

56:59

In this repeat episode I chat with Dr. Ben Heard about environmental advocacy and communicating science-based viewpoints in a polarised debate. Dr. Heard provides his assessment on the rationality of the anti-nuclear lobby. Dr. Ben Heard is recognised as a leading voice for the use of nuclear technologies to address our most pressing global challen…

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Harley Reid OUT, Dawson v Walsh deep-dive, and is Jack Macrae back? | The Phantom's Lair 50:52

3M ago50:52

50:52

Harley Reid will miss West Coast's game against the Gold Coast SUNS, having a rest after his monumental 147 SuperCoach point performance in the Western Derby. He's a clear hold, but there are plenty of trades to make as we re-enter the BEST 22 landscape! The Phantom, Hipster, and Dos break down all the hottest topics ahead of round 7, including the…

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NEW DPPs, Sam Walsh season, and Jordan Dawson bounces back! | SuperCoach AFL 46:36

3M ago46:36

46:36

The Opening Round byes are finally over and we launch back into a Best 22 round with every team playing this week - starting on WEDNESDAY! 63 new dual position players (DPPs) have dropped just in time as upgrade season starts to ramp up! Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz Clements discuss all the hottest topics to help with your round 7 SuperCoach trades! …

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Dr. Janet Tulloch asks if The Big Bang is just another origin story (re-release) 42:19

3M ago42:19

42:19

In this re-released episode I interview religious studies scholar Dr. Janet Tulloch to discuss the Big Bang, and other origin stories. Let's go explore where science and religion collide. I hope you find it an interesting journey! Janet Tulloch is an adjunct research professor in the College of Humanities at Carleton University in Ottawa. She is a …

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Jordan Dawson's downfall, Bevo's big week, and Michael Barlow's disciple | The Phantom's Lair 51:28

3M ago51:28

51:28

DPPs are just around the corner and the temptation to BOOST has never been stronger as we charge towards round 6! The Phantom is joined by The Eradicator, Dos, and the returning fan-favourite Hipster to chat about all the burning questions for a massive week of trading ahead. Do we have to trade out Jordan Dawson? Will the Dogs defend Bevo and come…

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Harley Reid is a SuperCoach star, the hunt for Heeney heats up, and Will Graham or Charlie Comben? | SuperCoach AFL 43:52

3M ago43:52

43:52

We're heading into the last of the early bye rounds in round 6, where BEST 18 will be here to save us for one final week (until the byes kick in again in round 12). There is an abundance of juicy cash cows on the bubble or soon-to-be on the bubble to help you get to the top level premiums as we begin to enter 'upgrade season'! Now is the time to gr…

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David Moscrop says we shouldn't fund Catholic schools 53:33

3M ago53:33

53:33

In this episode I’m looking into a particular issue of government waste. Specifically I’d like to dig into the funding of religious schools in Ontario. Is this a good investment for society, or a ruinous subsidy to a single religious minority? This is a polarizing issue in Ontario that has been too hot to handle for politicians. The last time a pol…

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Trading and BOOST strategy chat, what to do with Brodie Grundy, and will Jason Horne-Francis get FWD status? | The Phantom's Lair 44:47

3M ago44:47

44:47

After gathering round in Lair territory, it's time to prepare our SuperCoach teams for round 5 — another BEST 18 round — with The Phantom, Al Paton, and D̶o̶s̶ Phantom Junior! But how much trading can we do? Do we burn boosts or hold them for later? Should our strategies drastically change with 40 trades up our sleeves? There are plenty of question…

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Swans and Pies on the bye, going early on rookies, and Gawn the ultimate captain lock? | SuperCoach AFL 49:12

3M ago49:12

49:12

Following an epic Gather Round - Al Paton, Jaymz Clements are joined by Patch (of Jock Reynolds fame!) to chat all things SuperCoach! Just how many Swans do we need to trade? Is it ok to bring in rookies before they hit the three game threshold? Is Max Gawn the ultimate weekly captain lock this season? The crew discuss all this, and much, much more…

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Is Tom Green a must-have? Is it too late for Tom Powell? PLUS: Hayden Young is a keeper after all! | The Phantom's Lair 45:24

3M ago45:24

45:24

The Phantom is joined by Al Paton and The Eradicator to discuss all things Gather Round ahead of a massive week of SuperCoach action in RADelaide! We are back to BEST 22 scoring this week, which means our entire squad needs to fit and firing for the weekend in the City of Churches. With the GIANTS and SUNS off the bye, are the likes of Tom Green an…

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Round 4 (Gather Round!) preview: Sam Darcy on the bubble, Jack Billings stocks down, and GIANTS off the bye | SuperCoach AFL 39:32

3M ago39:32

39:32

We're already heading into round 4 of the AFL season, which means GATHER ROUND is here! Al Paton, Jaymz Clements and 'The Stats Guy' chat about all the hottest SuperCoach topics ahead of an epic weekend in South Australia, including Sam Darcy's bubble, Jack Billings stocks, and some quick-fire trade options. As always, The Phantom also joins to dis…

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Scott Santens dispels the myths blocking Universal Basic Income 57:03

4M ago57:03

57:03

In this episode I continue my investigation into the pros and cons of Universal Basic Income as a potential solution to the ongoing increases in automation from robotics and Artificial Intelligence and subsequent job losses. In one of my earlier podcasts ‘Income Inequality: We’ve botched it” I showed how the benefits of significant automation and p…

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Hayden Young's clangers, Tom Powell's CBAs, and must-have rookies! | The Phantom's Lair 41:00

4M ago41:00

41:00

The Phantom is joined by Al Paton and Antimo 'Mr SuperCoach' Annella deep-dive into the hottest topics of the week and the stats that matter ahead of round 3. Despite Hayden Young having a clear midfield role in the first two weeks, he has not delivered. Why? The crew break down the parts of his game hurting his score build, including the Fantasy F…

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Round 3 bubble boys, stocks up/down, and captains | SuperCoach AFL 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

Plenty to discuss after another huge week of SuperCoach AFL action as we bound toward round 3! Al Paton is joined by Jaymz Clements and 'The Stats Guy' to discuss all the ins and outs of the round ahead, including stocks up/down, captain options, and perhaps most importantly - the rookies! We know cash is king in SuperCoach and there is a new batch…

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Dr. Karl Widerquist says we need Universal Basic Income now 56:00

4M ago56:00

56:00

In this episode I am discussing the economic impacts of the AI revolution, and whether or not it is time for UBI. AI will take over jobs and increase productivity per remaining worker to compensate. We are bound for a situation where owners will be able to squeeze more profits from a declining workforce, while the working class continues on the pat…

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Round 2 trade thoughts, captains, and new segments! | The Phantom's Lair 34:44

4M ago34:44

34:44

Welcome to your new home of The Phantom's Lair! Venture into the dark realms of the mysterious Phantom's Lair, where the only language spoken is SuperCoach... Join the 'Vice President' of SuperCoach AFL, The Phantom, and a cast of SuperCoach elites for a deep-dive into trade insights, advanced stats, captain options, PODs, and unique segments acros…

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Serong's 170, Billings bounces back, and Massimo a must-have? | SuperCoach AFL 36:56

4M ago36:56

36:56

The Official SuperCoach AFL Podcast is back for our first in-season podcast in 2024! Guided by host Jaymz Clements, our resident SuperCoach experts Al Paton and Dan Batten are here to help you make all the big trade and selection calls every week across the season! Round 1 is in the books, and SuperCoaches across the country are scrambling to make …

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SuperCoach: The final round 1 countdown 37:11

4M ago37:11

37:11

Round 1 is almost here! Don't miss the official SuperCoach AFL podcast for help making all those last-minute selection calls. Experts Al Paton and Tim Michell join host Jaymz Clements to discuss the bolters and busts from opening round, this week's captains and more. Plus The Phantom joins the crew to reveal the best rookies of 2024. See omnystudio…

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